- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, TX
Richter El
Federal NCES profile for Richter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481641005692
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richter El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richter El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dayton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Richter El held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481641005692 · Dayton, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 15.7:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton H S (1,674 students)
Richter El held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dayton H S
Dayton H S
1,674 students
- Wilson J H
Wilson J H
1,295 students
- This school
Richter El
895 students
- Kimmie M Brown
Kimmie M Brown El
804 students
- Austin El
Austin El
771 students
- Colbert El 231
Colbert El
231 students
What this shows Richter El reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richter El compares
Richter El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 895 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Richter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton Isd reports $10,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kimmie M Brown El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~895 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richter El
How many students attend Richter El?
Richter El has 895 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Richter El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richter El?
57.0% of students at Richter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richter El?
The largest demographic group at Richter El is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Dayton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richter El?
Richter El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richter El rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Richter El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dayton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton Isd?
Besides Richter El, Dayton Isd also operates Dayton H S (1,674 students), Wilson J H (1,295 students), and Kimmie M Brown El (804 students). See the Dayton Isd district page for the complete list.